https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSJoOCKkVtU
Back in July 2014, we started running across a lot of these unique little beasties called "teardrops". We fell i love immediately. The only problem was that very very few of them came equipped to sleep 3. So in London, at the beginning of a year long trip around the world, I began sketching out designs and trying to figure stuff out. In March 2016, I finally bought the trailer, and began a very sparsely updated build journal (http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=65677).
Honestly, the process wasn't that hard, but then again, I've built houses. The true challenge qas to fit in quality building time while juggling our teaching careers, daughter, and wine drinking. However, in July of 2017, after about six months of actual dedicated work, we finally rolled out on our shakedown cruise. We call it the Boreal 3 (you can watch the video to find out why).
She's not 100% done, but since the video I've done some end grain sealing, painted some of the exterior hatches, installed gas struts, and compelted the shore connection and all the wiring. Still a bit of fit an finish to go, but she's a fully operational battle station. Er, teardrop. Had her out for 11 days of my 40 vaycation this summer. More trips to come, for sure, including edging intot he shoulder season. Just because it's so easy to get out now.
I'd be very happy if you took the time to watch my video, like it (if you do) and share it around. In the meantime, some pics:
Finally, and if you've made it down this far, then you're the ones I want to talk too, thanks for all the advice, questions answered, and collective time in helping me get this project not only underway, but completed.
Cheers
Boreal (Teddy)
